Conducting a Basic Search A basic search in FamilySearch involves inputting a name in the search fields and clicking Search. However, this may not yield the information you are want. Below are five search techniques that may get you to the right record.

1. Narrow the Search with Filters After you conduct a search, you can filter your results according to the following kinds of records: . . .

Birth date and place

Marriage date and place

Residence date and place

Death date and place

Other event date and place (such as immigration, military service, etc.)

Gender

Category (record type)

Information About Using Alternative Search Techniques

Filters are located on the left side of the list of search results. Here’s how you use them: 1. In the search field, enter information about the person you want to find, and click Search.

2. Review your search results, and decide exactly what kind of record you want to find.

3. Click the filter type that you want to apply. For example, click Birth Place.